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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.49, 23,323.64 and 9,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.49, 23,323.64 and 9,348.24 is: 12,900.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.49 : 23,323.64 = 9,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.49/23,323.64 = 9,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.49x = 23,323.64 × 9,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.49x = 218,034,937.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,034,937.65/16,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.34

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